Where does Big Ten start rank in NCAA history?

With a 10-3 record and four teams advancing to the Sweet 16, how did the Big Ten's start to the NCAA tourney compare to the best in NCAA history? That's a great question, and BTN.com turned to its resident statistician, Chris Antonacci, for the answer. See the numbers in this post.

Before we get to the numbers, consider this: The Big Ten was one win away from tying the NCAA records – both held by the Big East in 2009 – for most wins in the Rounds of 64 and 32 (11) and most Sweet 16 teams (5).

Big Ten, most wins in Rounds of 64 and 32 - Since 1985 (Start of Rounds of 64/32)
2013: 10-3
2012: 9-2
1999: 9-3
1994: 9-4
1989: 9-1
2000: 8-3
1992: 8-2

Big Ten, best record in Rounds of 64 and 32 - Since 1985 (Start of Rounds of 64/32)
1989: 9-1; .900
2012: 9-2; .818
1992: 8-2; .800
2010: 7-2; .778
1988: 7-2; .778
2013: 10-3; .770

Most wins in Rounds of 64 and 32 by any conference - Since 1985 (Start of Rounds of 64/32)
Big East, 2009 – 11-2
Big Ten, 2013 – 10-3
Big East, 2012 – 10-5
Big East, 2008 – 10-5
Big Ten, 2012 – 9-2
Big East, 2011 – 9-9
Big 12, 2009 – 9-3
Big East, 2006 – 9-4
ACC, 2004 – 9-3
Big Ten, 1999 – 9-3
SEC, 1999 – 9-3
Big Ten, 1994 – 9-4
ACC, 1993 – 9-2
Big East, 1991 – 9-4
ACC, 1990 – 9-1
ACC, 1989 – 9-2
Big Ten, 1989 – 9-1
ACC, 1986 – 9-2
ACC, 1985 – 9-1
Big East, 1985 – 9-2

Best record in Rounds of 64 and 32 by any Conference - Since 1985 (Start of Rounds of 64/32)
(Minimum 4 Teams)
Big East, 2003 – 8-0; 1.000
Pac-10, 1998 – 8-0; 1.000
SEC, 1996 – 8-0; 1.000
ACC, 1995 – 8-0; 1.000
SEC, 1986 – 8-0; 1.000
ACC, 1990 – 9-1;  .900
Big Ten, 1989 – 9-1;  .900
ACC, 1985 – 9-1;  .900
Big Ten, 2013 – 10-3;  .770

Big Ten, most teams in Sweet 16 - Since 1975 (first year of the "Sweet 16")
1980: 4
1989: 4
1999: 4
2012: 4
2013: 4

Conferences Getting 4+ Teams in Sweet 16 in Consecutive Years - Since 1975
ACC, 1984-86 (3 straight)
ACC, 1989-90
ACC, 1992-93
Pac-10, 1997-98
Big Ten,  2012-13